Tokina
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 400 mm vs 300 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $1,046.95
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 The best price we've seen is $548 cheaper (2.1x less)
Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly more zoom 10.7x vs 5x
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 More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops
Better wide angle 28 mm vs 80 mm
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 2.9x better wide angle
Slightly shorter 115 mm vs 136 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:400 mm
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:300 mm
Zoom range Great zoom Help
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:5x
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:10.7x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:136 mm
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:115 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:80 mm
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:28 mm

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$600
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Significantly longer
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$329
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$279
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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